Patents by Inventor Clayton G. Leroux

Clayton G. Leroux has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Spinal nucleus replacement implants
    Patent number: 9066816
    Abstract: A multi-piece intervertebral disc augmentation implant that may be assembled within the annulus fibrosus is disclosed. The implant may be guided into a precise location through a relatively small opening in the annulus fibrosus with the aid of an elongated guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Allard, Robert S. Biscup, Thomas Carls, Jason Eckhardt, Tom Francis, Clayton G. Leroux, Robert B. Rice
  • Methods of spinal nucleus replacemennt
    Patent number: 9011538
    Abstract: A multi-piece intervertebral disc augmentation implant that may be assembled within the annulus fibrosus is disclosed. The implant may be guided into a precise location through a relatively small opening in the annulus fibrosus with the aid of an elongated guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Allard, Robert S. Biscup, Thomas Carls, Jason Eckhardt, Tom Francis, Clayton G. Leroux, Robert B. Rice
  • Orthopedic plate system
    Patent number: 8672983
    Abstract: An orthopedic medical apparatus and methods are disclosed, among which are a cylindrical orthopedic plate and clamps and fixation members for attaching the plate to tissue such as bone tissue. In one embodiment, the plate includes sides and ends that are cylindrical, and the clamps are adapted to fit thereto. Additional apparatus in the form of a lateral connecting member and a connecting plate usable with the orthopedic plate are also disclosed. Methods for using the disclosed apparatus are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Biscup, Michael Veldman, Clayton G. Leroux
  • VERTEBRAL PARS INTERARTICULARIS CLAMP A NEW SPINE FIXATION DEVICE, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20110178552
    Abstract: An improved spinal surgical implant used primarily in the posterior aspect of the spinal column for spinal reconstruction; revision surgery; deformity correction; and/or tumor surgery and/or trauma surgery of the cervical, thoracic and/or lumbo-sacral spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Robert S. Biscup, Clayton G. Leroux
  • IMPLANT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110144702
    Abstract: An implant and sleeve combination for at least partial insertion into a bone and/or cartilage. The implant includes a lower portion and the sleeve includes a cavity designed to at least partially receive the lower portion of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Clayton G. Leroux, Robert S. Biscup
  • Implant device
    Patent number: 7938831
    Abstract: An implant and sleeve combination for at least partial insertion into a bone and/or cartilage. The implant includes a lower portion and the sleeve includes a cavity designed to at least partially receive the lower portion of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Spineco, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton G. Leroux, Robert S. Biscup
  • VERTEBRAL PARS INTERARTICULARIS CLAMP A NEW SPINE FIXATION DEVICE, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20110046672
    Abstract: An improve spinal surgical implant used primarily in the posterior aspect of the spinal column for spinal reconstruction; revision surgery; deformity correction; and/or tumor surgery and/or trauma surgery of the cervical, thoracic and/or and lumbo-sacral spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Robert S. Biscup, Clayton G. Leroux
  • Vertebral pars interarticularis clamp a new spine fixation device, instrumentation, and methodology
    Patent number: 7883532
    Abstract: An improve spinal surgical implant used primarily in the posterior aspect of the spinal column for spinal reconstruction; revision surgery; deformity correction; and/or tumor surgery and/or trauma surgery of the cervical, thoracic and/or and lumbo-sacral spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Spineco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Biscup, Clayton G. Leroux
  • Expandable spherical spinal implant
    Patent number: 7824444
    Abstract: A prosthetic implant for forming a support structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a generally spherical or ellipsoidal body that at least partially engages a surface of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Spineco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Biscup, Clayton G. Leroux
  • Orthopedic plate system
    Publication number: 20080097447
    Abstract: An orthopedic medical apparatus and methods are disclosed, among which are a cylindrical orthopedic plate and clamps and fixation members for attaching the plate to tissue such as bone tissue. In one embodiment, the plate includes sides and ends that are cylindrical, and the clamps are adapted to fit thereto. Additional apparatus in the form of a lateral connecting member and a connecting plate usable with the orthopedic plate are also disclosed. Methods for using the disclosed apparatus are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Biscup, Michael Veldman, Clayton G. Leroux
  • Expandable spherical spinal implant
    Publication number: 20040186576
    Abstract: A prosthetic implant for forming a support structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a generally spherical or ellipsoidal body that at least partially engages a surface of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Spineco, Inc., an Ohio corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Biscup, Clayton G. Leroux
  • Spherical spinal implant
    Publication number: 20030023308
    Abstract: An improved prosthetic implant for forming a support structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a generally spherical or ellipsoidal body that at least partially engages a surface of an adjacent vertebrae. The generally spherical or ellipsoidal body can include an opening to receive packing material such as medicine, human tissue and the like. The generally spherical or ellipsoidal body can include a stabilizer to at least partially limit the movement of the prosthetic implant between two vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: Spineco, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton G. Leroux, Robert S. Biscup
  • Spherical spinal implant
    Patent number: 6478822
    Abstract: An improved prosthetic implant for forming a support structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a generally spherical or ellipsoidal body that at least partially engages a surface of an adjacent vertebrae. The generally spherical or ellipsoidal body can include an opening to receive packing material such as medicine, human tissue and the like. The generally spherical or ellipsoidal body can include a stabilizer to at least partially limit the movement of the prosthetic implant between two vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Spineco, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton G. Leroux, Robert S. Biscup